By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 -- People who have autism feel pain at a higher intensity than others, which is the opposite of what many believe to be true, new research suggests.…
U.S. Leads in Health Care Spending, But Is…
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 -- The United States spends up to four times more on health care than most wealthy nations, but it doesn't have much to show for it. Life…
AHA News: Depression, Poor Mental Health in Young…
By American Heart Association News>TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Young adults with depression or overall poor mental health report more heart attacks, strokes and risk factors for cardiovascular disease than their…
Many Seniors Shunned In-Home Care During Pandemic, Worsening…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 – The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on older Americans. A new study finds that many older adults declined medically necessary in-home care during the…
After Baby Formula Scandal, FDA Announces New Unit…
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 -- Stung by recent food safety scandals -- most notably last year's infant formula shortage, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it is creating…
Hit Hard by Opioid Crisis, Canadian Province Decriminalizes…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 -- To fight an urgent opioid overdose crisis, a Canadian province took an unusual step on Tuesday. British Columbia decriminalized small amounts of several hard drugs. This…
What Is Chromium Picolinate? Do You Really Need…
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 -- Chromium picolinate is a supplement that many folks take, as it's touted to unlock insulin, burn fat and build muscle. But do you really need to…
Celiac Disease Could Raise Heart Risks, Study Finds
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 -- People with celiac disease may be more likely to develop heart disease despite having fewer traditional heart risks than other folks. Celiac disease is an immune…
Black Hairdressers May Be at High Risk From…
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 -- Black and Hispanic women who work as hairdressers are exposed to an array of chemicals, including many that have not been previously identified, a small study…
Los Angeles Cannabis Audit: Problems, Problems, Problems
On December 1, 2022, the Los Angeles Controller released a report (PDF here) with a pretty lame pun as a name: “High Maintenance: Review of the City’s Cannabis Regulation Efforts.” While the report’s name is…